Learning Support Assistant

Paignton Academy, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3WA

94 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Start of new term or academic year

• Closing date

  31 August 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 May 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support, cover supervisor or tutor
• Working pattern:
  • Part time - Hours flexible up to 28.08 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £20,812 - £21,968
• Actual salary: 13,524.94 (dependant on length of service)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a candidate who is keen, motivated and able to work as part of a team. The successful applicant will preferably have experience of working in a school setting.

The successful applicant will have proven experience of working with children or young people and will be able to demonstrate commitment and expertise in improving educational and social outcomes. You will be enthusiastic, empathetic, patient and approachable, with a genuine commitment to supporting children’s learning.

Specific to this post:

• To support teaching and learning of a named SEND pupil/s as directed by the Learning Support Coordinator to help them achieve their expected levels of progress.
• Work with subject teachers to differentiate work and prepare for use by SEND pupils.
• To support the personal organisation and interactions of named SEND pupil/s, to enable them to participate fully in the Academy.
• To support the behaviour of named SEND pupil/s to help them remain in the classroom and participate fully in lessons.
• Collate information on student’s abilities as directed.
• Attend EHCP review meetings as directed.
• Support named pupils, providing individual advice and guidance.
• To support the physical needs of pupils, ensuring access to the curriculum and the academy buildings and activities.
• Be prepared to undertake training in the specific demands of supporting pupils with SEND.

What the school offers its staff

Please visit https://www.bayeducationtrust.org/job-vacancies/ to view the candidate information pack.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email personnel@bayeducationtrust.org

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to personnel@bayeducationtrust.org

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

PA - Learning Support Assistant - Advert - May 2023.pdf - 136 KB (opens in new tab)

PA - Learning Support Assistant - Job Description - May 2023.pdf - 158 KB (opens in new tab)

About Paignton Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1448 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Paignton Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: personnel@bayeducationtrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/paignton-academy (opens in new tab)

Please visit https://www.bayeducationtrust.org/job-vacancies/ to access the Candidate Information Pack.

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